Education & training in North East
Public sector contract notices in education & training covering North East, from Find a Tender.
Education & training notices in North East
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Delivery of Education and Training in England (Open Framework)
City of Sunderland College is establishing an open framework of education and training providers to deliver courses on its behalf across England from 2026/27 onwards. Providers can join to bid for delivery work as opportunities arise.
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Alternative Educational Services Framework
North Tyneside Council is seeking providers of alternative educational services for students outside mainstream education, including those permanently excluded, EOTAS learners, and NEET young people. The framework runs for five years with an annual value around £600,000.
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Contract for On-Road National Standard Cycle Training (Bikeability)
Gateshead Council is renewing its contract to deliver Bikeability-standard on-road cycle training to residents. The council is currently running a market engagement exercise to gauge supplier interest and gather information.
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Connect to Work Programme
Hartlepool Borough Council is commissioning lead providers to deliver the Connect to Work Programme across Tees Valley, supporting disabled people and those with complex barriers into employment. The contract is split into at least 4 lots, each requiring a single lead provider to manage delivery and build a consortium.
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Provision of Non Medical Support Services
University of Sunderland seeks a provider to deliver non-medical support services to students who need additional help to participate fully in academic study and university life. The services aim to remove learning barriers and promote equality of opportunity.
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RQF and Associated Training across Adults and Children's Services
Middlesbrough Council needs RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) and associated training for non-qualified staff working in adult and children's social care. The training must meet OFSTED, DfE and Department of Health requirements.
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National Centre for Arts and Music Education
The Department for Education is seeking a delivery partner to establish and operate a National Centre for Arts and Music Education by September 2026. The centre will work across national, regional and local levels to strengthen arts provision in schools, aligned with upcoming curriculum reforms.
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Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Data-Driven Take-up Campaigns (Campaign 01: Care-Experienced Young People)
North East Combined Authority wants a data-driven campaign to increase take-up of entitlements and support among care-experienced young people as part of their child poverty programme. The contract is for campaign design and delivery with a maximum budget of £30,000.
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NCC1755 NE Rural Growth Programme
Northumberland County Council is appointing a supplier to provide a pool of technical specialists for rural businesses across County Durham, Gateshead and Northumberland. The work involves delivering workshops and one-to-one advice to eligible businesses on the North East Rural Growth Programme.
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YAS 02 2025_26 C1 Driver Training Framework
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is establishing a framework agreement for C1 driver training instruction across multiple regions in England. The framework will be accessed by named Ambulance Trusts.
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SEND Specific Fun and Food Programme for Children in Receipt of Benefits-related Free School Meals (Easter 2026)
Durham County Council wants multiple providers to run a Fun and Food programme over Easter 2026 for children with SEND who receive benefits-related free school meals. Sessions must include meals, enrichment and physical activities, healthy eating education, and family support.
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Fun and Food Programme for Children in Receipt of Benefits-related Free School Meals (Easter 2026)
Durham County Council wants multiple providers to run Easter holiday sessions combining food, enrichment activities, physical activity and healthy lifestyle education for children on benefits-related free school meals. Organisations can also take fee-paying children to supplement DfE funding.
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TVCA-PROC-0745 Adult Skills Fund 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29
Tees Valley Combined Authority is seeking providers to deliver adult skills programmes to residents aged 19+ across 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29. The programmes should focus on green industries, manufacturing, logistics, construction, digital, health and social care, with flexible and employer-linked delivery models.
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Lead Employer Services within the North East Locality
NHS England is seeking a lead employer services provider for the North East region. The role involves delivering employer services within the NHS workforce development framework.
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Deliver Service for Justice Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation Training
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service wants a provider to deliver the SFJ Awards Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation. The course must equip investigators with skills in scene examination, evidence collection and analysis, report writing, and courtroom presentation.
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Mass Notification System
City of Sunderland College wants a mass notification system for three years, with optional two-year extension. The system will enable urgent communications across the college.
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Adult Skills Fund Course Delivery
East Durham College wants one provider to deliver part-time adult education in Engineering (sector 4) and Construction (sector 5) to people aged 19+ living in North East Combined Authority postcodes. Courses must lead to jobs or closer employment, not distance learning or broad employability.
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Population Health Management Training to Reduce Economic Inactivity in H & G Accelerator ICBs
NHS England wants a training provider to deliver Population Health Management education to staff across three ICBs working on the Health and Growth Accelerator programme. The focus is on reducing economic inactivity.
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Create Talent Programme
The North East Combined Authority is seeking delivery partnerships to run the Create Talent Programme, a skills initiative for the creative industries (music, arts, writing, publishing, screen). The programme will support aspiring creatives and freelancers with practical training delivered in real work environments alongside community venues.
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Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Provision of Advice and Guidance in Community Settings and Schools
North East Combined Authority wants to provide income maximisation, benefits and debt advice to families across the region, delivered through community settings and schools. The service targets working and non-working families to help them access their full entitlements.
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Education Durham Select List of Specialist Providers
Durham County Council is establishing a select list of external consultants to provide specialist support to primary and secondary schools across County Durham. Support includes school leadership advice, head teacher performance management, subject-specific improvement guidance, teaching coaching, and training delivery.
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Evidence-Based Early Years Maths Programme
The Department for Education is commissioning an evidence-based early maths programme to improve numeracy outcomes in early years settings. The programme must reach at least 5,000 settings with an 80% completion rate and be backed by robust evaluation (RCT or QED plus implementation and process evaluation).
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Fire Evacuation Training
Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management needs fire evacuation training delivery for their staff and contractors. The contract is valued at £100,000.
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North East Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Priority 3.3 (Supported Accommodation and Employment)
The North East Combined Authority wants to develop evidence and test solutions to help people in supported accommodation access employment. The project will examine barriers including stigma, employer flexibility, and domestic abuse recovery factors.
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Leader Development
Thirteen Housing Group seeks a provider to design and deliver leadership development programmes for their staff. The brief is cut off in the notice but indicates this follows a cultural audit and Investors in People assessment highlighting the need for leadership investment.